Express your most fabulous self with queer choreographers
Laurel German and Aukai Cain! 

Dance has always been for all bodies, and it has always been queer. Tap back into the joy of dancing in a judgment-free space that is safe to learn, move, and STRUT! Whether you've never taken a dance class in your life or you've been dancing since you could walk, you belong here.

Beginner classes: 6:30 PM - 8 PM. These classes are intended for those with little to no dance experience. All bodies, abilities, and levels are welcome!

Intermediate/advanced classes: 8 PM - 9:30 PM. These classes will be faster-paced with more complex choreography and will assume some prior knowledge of counts and movement, but all are Class format: The class will start with a brief warm-up, and beginner classes will walk welcome to attend.

Tickets: classes are FREE, but we highly recommend signing up in advance to ensure your spot. Those without advance tickets will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/strut-weho-pride-community-dance-classes-3389859

Class format: Class will start with a brief warm-up, and beginner classes will walk through some helpful dance basics. The majority of the class will be spent learning hip-hop choreography to a popular song by a queer artist or queericon. Every class will feature a new song and new choreography. At the end of class, students will have time to film their dance in groups if they choose.

About the instructors: Laurel (aka El, she/her) is a lesbian dancer and choreographer with over 10 years' experience teaching beginning and intermediate dancers how to move and feel confident on the dance floor. Check her out on Instagram: @the_dancing_queer

Aukai(aka Pineapple, he/him) has been dancing and choreographing professionally for 27 years, as well as teaching dancers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels to fall in love with dance. Check him out on Instagram: @houseofpineapple

Check out their weekly hip-hop classes on Instagram: @athleticgaragedancecenter in Pasadena!